Jacqueline’s involvement with this lovely book came about through her many visits with the Yagan (or Yámana) people of southernmost South America.

The Yagan are the southernmost indigenous people in the world, and their territory comprises the canals and fiords of southern Patagonia: from Tierra del Fuego to Cape Horn. Their population was decimated after the arrival of the Europeans.

Cristina Calderón is the last Yagan tribe member who is pure-blooded and who grew up with the traditions and speaking the Yagan tongue. She and her late sister Ursula have told the stories that they heard from their elders as children to Cristina’s grand-daughter Cristina Zárraga in Spanish, and Jacqueline has translated those tales into English.

The book is lovingly illustrated with the most tender woodcuts by Jimena Saiter. At present it is out of print.

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Who is Jacqueline Windh?

I am both a scientist and a communicator: writer, photographer, and public speaker. I don't believe in limiting myself to one medium to convey my ideas. It's not that big a deal to master the technology; I use the medium that best suits my story.
I am author or co-author of four published books (and there are more coming!) and my articles and stories have been published in quality magazines and newspapers around the world.
My photographs have appeared in magazines around the world and in four solo shows in Canada and Europe.
My radio documentaries have played on CBC Radio (Canada) and internationally, I have spoken at numerous venues across North America (from The Explorer's Club in New York to museums and outdoor clubs across North America) and I am a TEDx speaker.Read my bio.

Where is Jacqueline right now?
I am back from an exciting northern winter (southern summer!) working as a guide/natural history interpreter on an expedition ship in the southern hemisphere - Antarctica and southern Patagonia. Lots of time with glaciers and penguins!
At the moment I am hanging out near home in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island - preparing for our big expedition this summer, The Secret Coast, June 9 to July 8 (there is a video about that on my home page!)